Transport

Best ways to get around Vietnam on a north to south trip — transport tips

Use Grab for all city transport including airports, take overnight trains between cities as a cheaper and scenic alternative to flights, and use a Wise card to avoid foreign transaction fees.

1 source · 30 days ago

Can you bring a power bank on a flight in Vietnam — what are the rules and capacity limits?

Power banks must be carried in hand luggage only, not checked bags. VietJet carry-on limit is 7 kg (56×36×23 cm). Airport check-in is available if you skip online registration.

2 sources · 34 days ago

Can you ride a motorbike in Vietnam without a license?

Without a license, you can legally ride only 50cc scooters or electric bikes up to 4 kW. Riding anything more powerful without a license is illegal and carries fines from 2 million VND.

3 sources · 19 days ago

Do foreign driver's licenses work in Vietnam and can you ride a scooter without a license?

Foreign licenses are valid in Vietnam only when accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP). Riding without a license or with fake documents is extremely risky — traffic police photograph both the driver and documents, and document forgery can result in criminal charges.

2 sources · 19 days ago

Do you need an international driving license to ride a motorbike in Vietnam, and is Grab safe to use?

An international driving license is technically required in Vietnam, but many travelers ride without one. Grab is a safe and reliable taxi option with fixed prices.

1 source · 35 days ago

Do you need to go through passport control during transit at Ho Chi Minh City airport?

It depends: on a single-ticket itinerary within one terminal, you stay airside and skip passport control. Changing terminals or separate tickets means going through immigration twice.

1 source · 38 days ago

How much does a private car transfer between cities in Vietnam cost?

Private car transfers between Vietnamese cities start from $14 (Cam Ranh–Nha Trang) up to $105 (Ho Chi Minh City–Nha Trang). Airport to city center from $15.

2 sources · 4 days ago

What to know about transiting through China with Chinese airlines (e.g. China Eastern) when flying to Vietnam?

For international-to-international transit through China you don't leave the sterile transit zone, but staff may ask for a return ticket at check-in/transfer and check power banks for the CCC certification mark.

2 sources · 1 day ago